Here’s my playlist from several weeks ago. It was a themeless show. I’ve enjoyed featuring artists who are out of the mainstream spotlight, so I bet you haven’t heard of some of these talented musicians…

This show aired during the “Watts up!” Fall 2012 pledge drive for KSKQ.Â Michael Niemann co-hosted with me. At the time he was the host of two shows, New Music Show and Dakar to Durban. We raised $85 during the show.

It’s never too late to pledge, since the station always needs your support. Visit www.kskq.org to become a member.

When we lost Maurice Sendak, author of the children’s picture book, Where the Wild Things Are, it inspired me to do a show in tribute, choosing songs that all have “wild” in the title. There were tons of great choices. Thank you to everyone who gave me song ideas!

I Just Want to Make Love to You, Born to Be Wild â€“ Etta James and The Roots Band

All songs in this show are instrumentals, relying on the feature of music rather than lyrics. There are a range of styles â€“ orchestra, techno, digital mixing, jazz, rock jams, soundtracks, world music, guitar, meditation, groove and more. It’s a rich journey of sound!

Yasmin the Light â€“ Explosions in the Sky [suggested by Shiloh Oâ€™Connor]

Sometimes you’ll find treasures hiding in the shadows. All the songs I played for this show explore this theme, whether the references are literal or metaphorical. All song names include the words shade, shady, or shadows.

Stay In the Shade â€“ Jose Gonzalez

Deeper Shade of Soul â€“ Urban Dance Squad

Many Shades of Black â€“ Adele & The Raconteurs

A Hazy Shade of Winter â€“ Simon & Garfunkel

background:Forever Night Shade Mary â€“ Latin Playboys

Hazy Shade of Winter â€“ The Bangles

Shadows of Ourselves â€“ Thievery Corporation

A Certain Shade of Green (acoustic) â€“ Incubus

In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree â€“ Louis Armstrong & The Mills Brothers